Innovation By Design Awards 2017

Fast Company’s sixth annual Innovation By Design Awards drew more than 2,500 submissions. The 299 honorees, chosen by expert judges in 13 categories, represent the best products, services, interfaces, and ideas of 2017. Read on and get inspired.

A museum floor transformed into a “mental fitness center" for visitors.

DuoSkin

Project Bloks

An open hardware platform for building programming experiences for kids.

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Quantum Experience

IBM's quantum computing system enables anyone to easily connect to IBM’s quantum processor via the IBM Cloud, to learn about quantum computing, run algorithms and experiments, and explore simulations demonstrating the possibilities of quantum computing.

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Scrip

Designed to make you more aware of your spending habits and financial health, Scrip is a universal cash device made from copper, easily loaded with spending cash from a smartphone, bank account, or ATM.

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Well

Well is a home water conservation system that teaches people how to use their household water more efficiently.

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Within

From VR company Within, an interactive, room-scale VR experience that takes up to four participants on a shared journey that chronicles the story of evolution on Earth.

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Honorable Mentions

Autonomics

A concept by NewDealDesign that considers how autonomous, electric vehicles might change suburban and rural life.

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Cilllia

Created by the Tangible Media Group at MIT Media Lab, Cilllia 3D prints dense hair structures with programmable functions.

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ElliQ

An artificially intelligent companion for older adults.

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Masque

A wearable device that help users regulate their emotions by manipulating how they perceive their breathing.

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Peer

A mixed-reality educational experience.

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Rapid Liquid Printing

Created by the Self-Assembly Lab at MIT in collaboration with Steelcase, Rapid Liquid Printing is a breakthrough 3D printing technology that enables the high-speed creation of large-scale, customized products made of real-world materials.